Financial Controller

3 days ago

Palo Alto, California, United States Lightning AI Full time
Job Title: Financial Controller

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to join our team at Lightning AI. As a key member of our finance team, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

About the Role:
  • Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
  • Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
  • Conduct financial analysis to pinpoint trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement and cost cutting, particularly in cloud costs.
  • Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and financial performance to support effective cash management and decision-making in respect to company runway.
  • Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings; ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Support the executive team with key financial information and operational analytics, and drive a culture of accountability in managing the business.
  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
About Us:

Lightning AI is a company reimagining the way AI is built. We are on a mission to simplify AI development, making it accessible to everyone-from solo researchers to large enterprises. By removing the complexity of building and deploying AI tools, we empower innovators to focus on solving real-world problems.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive base salaries and stock options with a 25% one year cliff and monthly vesting thereafter.
  • 90% monthly premium contributions towards medical and 100% monthly premium contributions towards select dental and vision plans for you and your dependents.
  • Life and AD&D insurance.
  • Flexible paid time off plus 1 week of winter closure.
  • Generous paid family leave benefits.
  • $500 monthly meal reimbursement, including groceries & food delivery services.
  • $1,000 home office stipend.
  • $1,000 annual learning & development stipend.
  • 100% Citibike membership (NYC only).
  • $45/month gym membership.
  • Additional various medical and mental health services.
Join Our Team:

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and create better products. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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